Program Coordinator - Parks & Rec

Fayette Chamber; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Fayette Chamber is seeking a full-time coordinator to organize and manage recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation Department in Fayette County, GA.

The role involves scheduling classes, events, day camps, and field trips; handling reports, payments, and registrations; and promoting community programs while building partnerships with external organizations. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required, with a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and coordination principles.
• Ability to manage schedules, events, and programs.
• Driver's license valid in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates, and administers classes, activities, day camps, events, and field trips.
• Prepares reports, schedules, and payment requests; collects program fees.
• Prepares and submits promotional materials and news releases.
• Schedules and coordinates use of recreation facilities and equipment by outside groups.
• Attends youth meetings and district/state/national meetings.
• Establishes partnerships with external organizations.
• Processes refunds and maintains credits.
• Explores new opportunities and classes for the community.
• Seeks and manages volunteers for classes and programs.
• Assists with registration for all department programs.
• Communicates the Parks and Recreation Mission, goals, and Code of Conduct to participants.
• Acts as an agent of Fayette County and an advocate for Parks and Recreation.
• Helps administers special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the occupational area

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for coordinating recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. 1. Schedules, coordinates, and administers classes, activities, day camps, special events, and field trips.
2. 2. Prepares and maintains reports, schedules, and payment requests; collects program fees.
3. 3. Prepares and submits promotional materials and news releases.
4. 4. Schedules and coordinates the use of recreation facilities and equipment by outside groups.
5. 5. Attends youth association meetings and other district, state, and national meetings.
6. 6. Establishes and maintains partnerships with external organizations.
7. 7. Processes refunds and maintains credits.
8. 8. Researches and explores new opportunities and classes for the community.
9. 9. Seeks out and manages volunteers for classes and programs.
10. 10. Assists with registration for all department programs.
11. 11. Communicates the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement, goals and objectives and expected Code of Conduct to all participants.
12. 12. Always acts as an agent of Fayette County and an advocate for Parks and Recreation.
13. 13. Helps administer Parks and Recreation special events.
14. 14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Starting Salary - $52,954.36